Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Ryobi RY40451 Whisper Series comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.6). The gap is mostly about suburban homeowners with noise-sensitive neighbors — read the strengths below before deciding.
The Greenworks 80V is the value 80V pick — strong CFM at a lower price than EGO. Loud trade-off.
The RY40451 is the quiet-powerful pick — Ryobi's Whisper Series with highest blowing force AND lowest noise.
Strong CFM at lower price. Very loud. 80V class.
Best blowing force + lowest noise. Heavier than DeWalt.
| Spec | Greenworks 80V Leaf Blower | Ryobi RY40451 Whisper Series |
|---|---|---|
| CFM | 580 | — |
| Power | 80V | 40V |
| Motor | Brushless | — |
| Noise | High | Lowest in group |
| Force | — | 20N |
| Series | — | Whisper |